Deuteronomy 9:8 cpdv — For at Horeb also, you provoked him, and, becoming angry, he was willing to destroy you,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For at Horeb also, you provoked him, and, becoming angry, he was willing to destroy you, "

— Deuteronomy 9:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

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For it is not because of your justices or the uprightness of your heart that you will enter, so that you may possess their lands. Instead, it is because they have acted wickedly that they are destroyed upon your arrival, and so that the Lord may accomplish his word, which he promised under oath to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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Therefore, know that the Lord your God will not give you this excellent land as a possession due to your justices, for you are a very stiff-necked people.

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Remember, and never forget, how you provoked the Lord your God to anger in the wilderness. You have always contended against the Lord, from the day that you went forth from Egypt, even to this place.

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For at Horeb also, you provoked him, and, becoming angry, he was willing to destroy you,

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when I ascended onto the mountain, so that I might receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant which the Lord formed with you. And I persevered on the mountain for forty days and nights, neither eating bread, nor drinking water.

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And the Lord gave me two tablets of stone, written with the finger of God and containing all the words that he spoke to you on the mountain from the midst of fire, while the people, being stirred up, were assembled together.

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And when forty days, and as many nights, had passed, the Lord gave me the two tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant.

Deuteronomy 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:8 say?
Deuteronomy 9:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For at Horeb also, you provoked him, and, becoming angry, he was willing to destroy you, ”
Where is Deuteronomy 9:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 9:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 8.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 9:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:8 in?
Deuteronomy 9:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 9:8?
Deuteronomy 9:8 reads (CPDV): “For at Horeb also, you provoked him, and, becoming angry, he was willing to destroy you, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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